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More than 175 Wineries from around the world & 75 of New Orleans’ best restaurants will showcase their offerings at a Five-Day Feast for All of the Senses!
18th annual NOWFE, FEASTiVAL will be hosted by Chef John Besh and will bring together some of America’s favorite celebrity chefs for a “feast” of signature dishes paired with select wineries

FEASTiVAL complements NOWFE’s other upscale events-Vinola Tasting & Auction-as well as the ever popular Royal Street Stroll, wine dinners, wine and food seminars and two Grand Tastings.

The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a non-profit organization. The Board of the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced that ten local organizations have received donations totaling $125,000 to support their programs and foundations.

NOWFE 2009 will be held May 19-23, 2009. For additional information, including downloadable images, contact Liz Bodet 504.583.5550, egoliwas@bellsouth.net or visit the media center at www.nowfe.com


Events
Tuesday

Premium Fine-Wine Dinner:

Featuring Chef John Folse

Wednesday

Wine Dinners:

Chefs & Winemakers are Perfectly Paired!

Thursday

Vinola Tasting & Auction:

Super-Premium Wine Tasting, With Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences Up for Bid!

Royal Street Stroll:

The Most Unique Wine Tasting in the World!

FEASTiVAL:

Join us for our first ever Celebrity Chef Gala!

Friday & Saturday

Seminars:

What's Hot in Wine & Food!

Grand Tastings:

175 Wineries & 75 Chefs Come Together for a Truly Grand Experience!